Oregon Court of Appeals Chief Judge Warns Against AI-Generated Legal Filings
The Chief Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals, Erin C. Lagesen, has issued a warning regarding the increasing number of legal filings containing fabricated information generated by artificial intelligence. These filings, submitted by both lawyers and self-represented litigants, are reportedly straining court resources. The court has already imposed significant fines on attorneys for submitting briefs with false citations and fabricated quotations. The Oregon State Bar has provided guidance on the use of AI, emphasizing the need for attorneys to ensure competence in using such technology. The court is actively tracking the time spent addressing these issues to quantify the impact on its operations. 
